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143. Retire TO Something: Redefining Real Wealth Before You Retire
If your bank account is up but your blood pressure is too — are you truly wealthy?
In this episode of Blue Collar Wealth, Bob Brown sits down with partners John Burke and Scott Stone, along with Brit Doman, to talk about what real wealth looks like — and why financial success is just one piece of the puzzle.
They unpack:
- The Five Categories of Wealth you need to balance before retirement
- How to practice retirement before you get there
- Ways to build a business that runs without you (and sell it for more)
- How to find purpose and identity after your working years
- What to know before becoming a snowbird or second-home owner
- And how to choose an advisor for life — not just for your portfolio
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker
02:58 Defining Real Wealth
05:01 Preparing for Retirement
15:11 Optimizing Business Value
33:52 Life After Business
44:08 Building Meaningful Relationships in Retirement
45:00 Transitioning from “Need to Do” to “Want to Do”
46:05 Maintaining Physical and Mental Health
47:10 Exploring the Snowbird Lifestyle
47:23 Renting vs. Buying a Second Home
50:18 Hidden Costs of Owning a Second Home
53:02 Tax Implications and Residency Considerations
56:21 Try Before You Buy: Extended Stays
01:00:43 Financial Planning for a Second Home
01:11:11 Choosing the Right Financial Advisor
01:19:00 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
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